Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Alexandria, VA
27 upcoming family events and 1 place and program in Alexandria, VA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Hiking Day! Story Hike at Winkler Botanical Preserve
Winkler Botanical Preserve
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Fall Color Snap Sketch Hike
Huntley Meadows Park
From $18Ages 10+
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Ghosts, Goblins & Ghouls Monster Fun Run
George Washington Middle School
From $5All ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Twilight Boardwalk Stroll
Huntley Meadows Park
From $14Ages 6+
- Community
Wed, Oct 28 · 1:00 PM
Corn Grinding and Clay Pottery
Huntley Meadows Park
From $14Ages 4+
- Trick-or-treat
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Alexandria Public Safety Trunk or Treat
Alexandria Police Headquarters
Free
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PM
Boo-Fest at Charles Houston Recreation Center
Charles Houston Recreation Center
Free
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PM
Family October Fest — Patrick Henry Recreation Center
Patrick Henry Recreation Center
From $10All ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Floating Pumpkin Patch at Chinquapin
Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
From $9All ages
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:30 PM
Nerf the Turf at Patrick Henry Recreation Center
Patrick Henry Recreation Center
From $19Ages 7–12
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Carlyle House Family Fun Day: It's Fall Y'all
Carlyle House Historic Park
FreeAll ages
- Community
Through Jan 3
Bright Nights — The Winter Village at Cameron Run
Cameron Run Regional Park
From $9All ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Family Field Day Frenzy — William Ramsay Recreation Center
William Ramsay Recreation Center
FreeAges 6+
- Tree lightings
Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM
2026 Holiday Tree Lighting - City of Alexandria
Location to be announced (City of Alexandria)
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM
Family Skate and Dance Night: Franconia Rodeo Rollout
Franconia Rec Center
From $10
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Owls! at Winkler Botanical Preserve
Winkler Botanical Preserve
From $10
Nov28SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
Be a Tree! Story Hike at Winkler Botanical Preserve
Winkler Botanical Preserve
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Nov 29 · 7:30 PM
Family Holiday Magic Show at The Lyceum
The Lyceum, Alexandria History Museum
Free
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Waterfront Park
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:30 AM
Family Winter Holiday FUN! — Chick Armstrong Recreation Center
Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center
From $7All ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Scottish Walk Parade Open House at Carlyle House
Carlyle House Historic Park
FreeAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM
Old Town Gingerbread Decorating at Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
From $25
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa — Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Mount Vernon Recreation Center
From $25Ages 1–7
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Christmas in Camp at Fort Ward
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM
Grinchmas at Charles Houston Recreation Center
Charles Houston Recreation Center
From $5Ages 2–5
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 19 · 6:00 PM
Family Skate and Dance: Holiday and Tacky Sweater Night — Franconia
Franconia Rec Center
From $10
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
Holiday Ice Show at Mount Vernon Rec Center
Mount Vernon Rec Center
Free
Places and ongoing programs
Recently ended
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 8:00 AM
Birding for Beginners — October 18
Huntley Meadows Park
Ages 12+
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 3:00 PM
Spooky Mad Science Expo 2026
Patrick Henry Recreation Center
Free
Oct14WedSTEM & discoveryEndedPast · Oct 14 · 6:00 PM
STEM Explorers — Walkie-Talkie Circuits
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library — Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ages 8–12
Oct13TueSTEM & discoveryEndedPast · Oct 13 · 6:00 PM
LEGO Night — Beatley Library
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library — Story Room
Ages 2–12
- Oct7WedSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 7 · 6:00 PM
STEM Explorers — Game Console (Historical)
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library — Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Ages 8–12
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